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Race Heats Up Maryland Senate Contest

WASHINGTON – While much of the debate between Democrats and Republicans centers on the war in Iraq, in Maryland, a large element of the contest to fill the Senate seat about to be vacated by retiring Democratic Sen. Paul Sarbanes appears to be turning on the politics of race. Maryland …

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Chemical Plant Boss Loses Job After Toxic Spill in China

JIAMUSI, China – The head of a Chinese chemical company blamed for a toxic spill that poisoned a major river and strained relations with Russia has been removed from his post, the company said Monday. The announcement came as the benzene spill on the Songhua River flowed toward this northeastern …

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Congress OKs Harsh Treatment Ban

WASHINGTON – President Bush is expected to sign a voluminous defense bill that requires the humane treatment of foreign terrorism suspects and rebukes some of his wartime policies. On a voice vote, the Senate late Wednesday approved the bill setting Pentagon policy and directing Bush to send lawmakers quarterly reports …

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